Vertex
Biotechnology
AnalyticalChemistryPrincipalResearchAssociate
“Analytical Chemistry Principal Research Associate at Vertex. Skills: Small molecule purification, Analytical characterization, SFC purification. Purify small molecules using HPLC. Purify small molecules using SFC”
Industry & Context.
Troubleshoot purification issues; Troubleshoot assay issues
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Master's and 2+ years experience, Bachelor's and 5+ years experience, Equivalent combination of education and experience, Experience supporting small molecule discovery, Experience supporting medicinal chemistry programs, Hands-on experience with HPLC purification, Hands-on experience with SFC purification
Nice to Have
Emphasis on SFC expertise
What You'll Do.
Purify small molecules using HPLC
Purify small molecules using SFC
Develop SFC purification methods
Optimize SFC purification methods
Perform analytical testing
Confirm purity of compounds
Confirm identity of compounds
Confirm quality of compounds
Run small molecule property assays
Support project timelines
Support compound delivery needs
Improve lab workflows
Maintain accurate records
Communicate results to project teams
Support routine operation of chromatography instruments
Support maintenance of chromatography instruments
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Medicinal chemists
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Communicate results
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